Thursday, June 08, 2006

Openletter to Paul Waggott

Open Letter to Paul Waggott

Paul,

I note that the Prime Minister Tony Blair has decided that the flag of St. George will be flown from 10 Downing Street during England's tenure at the World Cup tournament, additionally Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell is flying the flags on her official car, and Environment Secretary, and South Shields MP, David Miliband has decided to follow suit by sporting the St. George's flag on his official car. At present there is not one flag of any type fluttering above our magnificent Town Hall. Is this a sign that the people of South Tyneside will not be following the fortunes of our football team in Germany this summer? Is it the Borough Council's position to not mirror the passions and pride of it's residents? Will the Mayoral car be so much different to the thousands of others driving around town sporting England's standard?